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majuscule Definition

ma·jus·cule (mə jus′kyo̵̅o̅l′, maj′əs-)

noun

  1. a large letter, capital or uncial, as in medieval manuscripts
  2. writing in which such letters are used

Etymology: Fr < L majuscula (littera), somewhat larger (letter), dim. < major: see major

adjective

of, written in, or like a majuscule

majuscule Related Forms
ma·jus′·cu·lar adjective
majuscule Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • biblical: Numerous other examples of early biblical majuscule exist, several of which are broadly comparable with P64.
  • insular: It consists of 680 pages that present the four gospels in an elegant Latin hand known as insular majuscule.

Modifies a noun

  • manuscript: The preparation of the volume of majuscule manuscripts is also proceeding steadily.